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W272 AFR

2000 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,422 mi
Last recorded155,422 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 AFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 155,422 miles

wipers deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2020 151,620 miles

Both front headlamps slight condensation

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 144,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 144,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 139,403 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 134,544 miles

knock present from nearside front suspension

Pass 16 Feb 2016 129,385 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 129,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,224 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 119,814 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 119,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 115,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 115,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 109,118 miles

Front brake imbalance 23% (Left-hand slow on & off)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 103,418 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 98,578 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 93,321 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 88,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 83,956 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 80,543 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing low

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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W272 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W272 AFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W272 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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